Compliance Operations Manager - Chevy Chase, MD

About the Role

The Compliance Operations Manager directs transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting operations, overseeing BSA/AML operational functions to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Bank's financial crimes detection and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee alert investigations and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing
• Manage Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes
• Ensure Currency Transaction Report (CTR) compliance and reporting
• Maintain OFAC compliance and FinCEN information sharing
• Lead regulatory examinations, presentations to regulators, and audit remediation efforts
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams across multiple functional areas
• Balance regulatory compliance with operational efficiency using sound risk-based decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of progressive BSA/AML experience
• 3+ years leading multiple teams or functional areas in a supervisory or management capacity
• Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems (preferably Verafin) and case management platforms

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development
• Strategic vision with operational discipline and accountability
• Proficient business acumen
• Sound judgment in risk-based decision-making, escalation, and resource prioritization